research Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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research The Transgender: Endocrinological Assessment
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
research New onset alopecia and hirsutism in a postmenopausal women
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research Hyperandrogenismus, adrenale Dysfunktion und Hirsutismus
Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
research Insights Into the Cardiomodulatory Effects of Sex Hormones: Implications in Transgender Care
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase heart disease risk in transgender individuals.
research Virilisation in a young woman: A case demonstrating the importance of co-located mental and primary healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research The Effects of Estradiol, Androgens and the Selective Estrogen Modulators: Ospemifene, Raloxifene and Tamoxifen on Explant Cultures of Human Breast Tissue
Including androgens in hormone therapy may lower breast cancer risk.
research Safety of testosterone use in women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research EFFECTS OF HORMONAL THERAPY IN TRANSGENDERS
Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Primary care use of testosterone therapy to benefit women experiencing distress related to decreased sexual desire after surgical menopause
Testosterone therapy may help women with low sexual desire after surgical menopause.
research THE TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM WITH A COMBINATION OF DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL OESTRADIOL
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
research SUN-106 Nonsurgical Management of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Goserelin injections can effectively manage hyperandrogenism symptoms in postmenopausal women who can't have surgery.
research SAHA syndrome: female androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism.
research Transgender health and the impact of aging and menopause
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects health risks and requires careful management, especially as transgender individuals age.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Androgen Therapy for Postmenopausal Women; What is New?
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism
research HORMONE THERAPIES: SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE BASED ON EVIDENCE AND INDISCRIMINATE USE
Properly monitored hormone therapy can improve life quality, but misuse can cause serious health issues.
research Hirsutography: Photographic measurement of linear hair growth in hirsute women during comparison of anti-androgen treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Mixed Form of Hirsutism in Adolescent Females and Laser Therapy
Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.